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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.78, 430.20 and 195.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.78, 430.20 and 195.50 is: 269.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.78 : 430.20 = 195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.78/430.20 = 195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.78x = 430.20 × 195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.78x = 84,104.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,104.10/311.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.75

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